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Thursday marked the start of a new year — and, perhaps more notably, the biggest day on the college football calendar.Three of the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games will take place on Jan. 1, with six teams fighting to keep their national championship dreams alive.

'College GameDay' CFP quarterfinals picks for Rose, Sugar and Orange Bowls

42-year-old quarterback on one-year deal says he'll consider options if he 'still wants to play'Fox News Flash top sports headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.Aaron Rodgers spent the offseason sounding like a quarterback nearing the end.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers keeps retirement options open ahead of must-win Ravens game

A Catholic influencer said Thursday that his 5-year-old son died from a severe case of the flu.Paul Kim, who posts videos about his Catholic faith and has more than 300,000 followers on Instagram, said in a video on Instagram that his son, Micah, died on New Year’s Eve after “fighting 11 long, hard days.” Previously, Kim said on Instagram that his son was hospitalized after contracting a severe case of the flu.

Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after contracting flu

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.

Millions facing health care cost increases as tax credits lapse

‘We don’t need middle management,’ yell the new batch of traitors. With just one audacious tweak, the hit show promises to become even more satisfying – and full of bombshellsNew year, new killing spree. This is the third time the BBC has dropped a new season of The Traitors on or close to 1 January, enshrining a great new British tradition of easing into the new year with a month-long “psychological game of deception” – and, after a slow-burn start to the first season back in 2022, audiences have now learned to bay for fresh blood at Claudia Winkleman’s bell.

The Traitors review – ​this amazing new twist changes everything

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

Zach Bryan is a married man, months after he and his future bride were first linked.The country star shared an Instagram photo and video from the celebration late New Year's Eve, confirming he and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, had gotten married. In the photo, Bryan, 29, smiles as he carries a grinning Leonard, wearing a strapless dress with feathered trim and a wine glass in hand.

Did Zach Bryan get married? Country star ties knot with Samantha Leonard

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation“That’s the tactic they use,” said Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island senator, pondering whether Donald Trump might attach his name to the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center

(KRON) — Actor Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter was found dead inside a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day, according to a report from TMZ. The outlet, citing sources, reported Jones’ daughter, Victoria, was found at the Fairmont hotel on Mason Street.

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead in San Francisco hotel: TMZ

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

Happy (almost) new year! Be prepared: 2026 is an astrological year that helps us understand ourselves better by giving us a second chance to figure out our purpose.There's so much ahead for 2026. Many planets are moving back into signs they previously exited, allowing us the opportunity to learn from the past.

Here's How Life Will Likely Go for Each Zodiac Sign in 2026

Complaint argues Trump administration denying coverage of gender-affirming care is sex-based discriminationThe Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are affected by a new policy going into effect Thursday that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.The complaint, filed Thursday on the employees’ behalf by the Human Rights Campaign, is in response to an August announcement from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that it would no longer cover “chemical and surgical modification of an individual’s sex traits through medical interventions” in health insurance programs for federal employees and US Postal Service workers.

US federal employees file complaint against ban on gender-affirming care

The sixth generation of the iconic Ford Mustang was produced from 2014 until 2023, when the latest one took over, and it was sold as a two-door coupe and convertible with an assortment of engines: 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo I4, a 3.7-liter Cyclone V6, the ubiquitous 5.0-liter V8, as well as the 5.2-liter Voodoo and Predator V8s for the Shelby models.

Dodge Challenger Demon Drags Ford Mustang, Absolute Destruction Doesn't Even Describe It

Gwen Stefani made a “Sweet Escape” from 2025.The singer rang in the New Year with her husband, Blake Shelton. The couple, who tied the knot in 2021, shared a kiss as seen in Stefani’s Wednesday Instagram Story.“Last few hours of 2025,” the artist wrote as she flashed a smile to the camera.

Gwen Stefani shares steamy kiss with Blake Shelton after divorce speculation

A 23-year-old Mexican gang queenpin known for carving out the hearts of her victims and offering them up as sacrifices to a pagan god of death has landed half a century in prison.Michelle Angelica Pineda, a k a “La Chely,” was tried in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and sentenced to 50 years behind bars Friday, the FBI said in a release.

23-year-old drug queenpin who offered up victims’ hearts to Mexican death god gets half a century behind bars

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

Iran’s exiled opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi, his issued a New Year's message to his compatriots that “the current regime has reached the end of the road" in comments that come as protests in the country have escalated and turned fatal.Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought clerical leaders to power, referred to demonstrations in recent days that followed the collapse of the currency, the rial.

Iran Regime ‘Has Reached the End of the Road’—Exiled Crown Prince

Jake Paul isn’t done falling.He was knocked out by Anthony Joshua after getting knocked down three other times during the heavyweight fight on Dec. 19.He fell to the canvas on his own accord at least six times during the bout.And now he has tumbled again — out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings.

Jake Paul falls out of WBA rankings after loss to Anthony Joshua

Riding shotgun? Here are the order you must obeyYour friend was driving a little fast and got pulled over, with you in the car. Many passengers assume they must identify themselves and comply with every police request. That is not true. Passengers generally have the right to remain silent and wait for a lawyer, just like the driver.

4 Things Police Can Actually Make a Passenger Do During a Traffic Stop

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"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the Wall Street Journal.President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, continuing the dosage because he has taken it for years and is "superstitious."

'Superstitious' Trump says he takes more aspirin than his doctors want

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum, a step that experts say bolstered her status as her father’s potential heir.The visit, which occurred on New Year’s Day on Thursday, even sparked speculation that the girl, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae and aged about 13, could be named a high-level official at the upcoming ruling Workers’ Party congress.

Kim’s daughter visits family mausoleum, promoting her potential status as heir in North Korea

Did you know that one of the first clues for a deadly cancer might not be in your abdomen, but in your legs? It sounds strange, but it’s true. We’re talking about pancreatic cancer, an illness often called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are typically vague and non-specific until the disease is very advanced.

Don’t ignore your legs: the surprising early signs of pancreatic cancer

A mum-of-two was left amazed by the unexpected harvest in her garden after her son accidentally spilled dried popcorn kernels in her dahlia bed, and other people were left gobsmacked tooA mum and her kids were left amazed at the results of an unexpected garden harvest, after her four-year-old son accidentally spilled popcorn in a garden bed.

'My son spilled popcorn in my garden and I can't believe what happened next'

Unlock the latest New England Patriots news — direct to your inbox.New England Patriots legend Tom Brady might be kicking off the new year with a brand new love story.The former NFL quarterback has made headlines on the first day of 2026 after being spotted with a popular influencer on New Year’s Eve.

Patriots’ Legend Tom Brady Sparks Romance Rumors With Alix Earle After Braxton Berrios Split

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

More than 100 people recently got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship.Among the 3,042 guests on board Celebrity Eclipse, 95 reported being ill during a voyage that ended on Dec. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with nine crew members.

100+ sick in Celebrity Cruises gastrointestinal illness outbreak

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

Guard Tonie Morgan hit the winning 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining to lift the No. 12-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team over No. 5 LSU, 80-78, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, on Thursday.It was the first loss for the Tigers (14-1, 0-1 SEC), who set an NCAA record earlier this season by scoring 100-plus points in eight consecutive games.